When you sip a cappuccino in Rome or buy a handmade trinket in Croatia, you’re not just engaging with a local culture — you’re riding the invisible currents of global trade. Most travelers don’t think about shipping lanes, tariffs, or currency flows when they pack their suitcase. But let me tell you, whether you’re strolling through the Champs-ÉlysĂ©es…
A line of tour buses stacks like dominos outside Pompeii, Italy’s legendary ancient city, once entombed under volcanic ash. The past draws visitors from around the world, eager to glimpse history frozen in time. Excavation continues to reveal new marvels, reminding us that Pompeii is far from a relic—it’s a city still telling its story….
My wife and I visited Capri, Italy, for a three-day weekend in mid-October, and it was nothing short of magnificent. We traveled by train from Rome to Naples, then took a ferry across the shimmering Gulf of Naples waters to Capri. The weather was spectacular—sunshine, blue skies, and mild temperatures all three days. Just perfect….
Whenever I visit a place with stunning landscapes and cityscapes, I feel compelled to capture them in timelapse video. My camera of choice is the compact and easy-to-pack GoPro Hero. While widely known as an action camera for adventure sports, the GoPro is an incredibly versatile travel companion. Instead of lugging around a backpack full…
After arriving in Rome and shaking off the jet lag, I wake up the next morning excited to explore the neighborhood my wife Susan and I will call home for the next seven weeks. Our rental apartment is in a charming, quiet area just a short walk from Piazza del Popolo. Our landlord lives in…
